Motorcycle Tech Articles

Motorcycle Tech Tips

Sport Rider’s Tech section showcases articles about motorcycle suspension tuning and geometry, motor oil, traction control, gearing, cam timing, ram air tests, motorcycle tire guide, dyno, carburetion and more.

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Tire Pressure-Not a Lot of Hot Air Tire Pressure-Not a Lot of Hot Air
Although many riders spend a great deal of time discussing the virtues of various tire brands and rubber compounds, rarely does the subject... more
Bull's Eye-Kawasaki ZX-9R Jet Kit Bull's Eye-Kawasaki ZX-9R Jet Kit
When we pitted the updated ZX-9R against the CBR929RR and latest R1 (August 2000), the Kawasaki--facing competition with near-seamless... more
Ride Height Adjustment Ride Height Adjustment
Dear Geek: You guys are always talking about changing a bike's front ride height when you change tires. How do I do that, and how do I know... more
Suspension Tuning Guide-Dialing It In Suspension Tuning Guide-Dialing It In
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Suspension Tuning Guide-Handling Suspension Tuning Guide-Handling
Trying to figure out a handling problem can be tricky. It's hard enough dealing with the intricacies of spring preload, rebound damping,... more
Suspension Tuning Guide-Learning The Lingo Suspension Tuning Guide-Learning The Lingo
Every activity has its own language. Learning a new skill sometimes feels as if it requires scaling a linguistic learning curve that makes... more
Suspension Tuning Guide-Resources Suspension Tuning Guide-Resources
Where to go when you need help with your suspension. more
Suspension Tuning Guide-Suspension Troubleshooting Symptoms Suspension Tuning Guide-Suspension Troubleshooting Symptoms
Here are some basic symptoms of suspension damping problems that you might find affecting your bike. Remember these are extreme examples;... more
Repairing ABS Bodywork Repairing ABS Bodywork
Nobody likes it, but broken bodywork is a reality with today's sportbikes. Even if you baby your motorcycle, it is bound to accumulate at... more
Dyno-Might! Dyno-Might!
The manufacturer claims 150 horsepower for the brand-new roadburner parked in your garage. The magazine tests say 130. After careful... more
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
(reprinted with permission from cycle canada)As motorcyclists, we share a relationship with the wind that is intimate. Our exposure to it... more
Yamaha YZF - R6 - Suspension Sampler Yamaha YZF - R6 - Suspension Sampler
Testing fork and shock modifications with GP Suspension at Willow Springs more
Dunlop Qualifier Sport Bike Tires Dunlop Qualifier Sport Bike Tires
The ultimate sport bike tire more
Metzeler Sportec M3 Sport Bike Tires Metzeler Sportec M3 Sport Bike Tires
Superior performance on the road and the racetrack more
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